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Volunteer your remarketable gifts and become more marketable!

“Remarkable Marketable Me” helps you share your remarkable gifts volunteering, making you more marketable along the way.

By Jean Robb

I didn’t have the best childhood. We didn’t have much, so if you needed something you had to find a way to get it. I started working at 11 years old selling candy door to door. I know very scary right, but at 11 years old all I knew was I had to sell a certain amount of candy before I could go home. When I knocked on a door, out came my foot and I didn’t move it until you bought a box of candy. The skills I learned from my difficult childhood, (my lemons) really became a blessing (my lemonade).

I learned at a really young age that persistence will open many doors. As an adult I have walked out on a stage with a tiger after Zig Ziglar and talked to over 2,000 people about overcoming their fears. I know you must be thinking…a tiger? I have volunteered for over 15 years with big cat sanctuaries and have learned you can do something you really love while helping others in remarkable ways. In today’s economy you hear lots of people say they can’t find a job. So what happens?

The longer you’re out of work, you start to lose your contacts. You’re not keeping up with the day-to-day changes in your trade. You’re simply out of the loop. The longer you’re in this position the more the fear sets in. What if I can’t find a job? I have so much to offer, how do I get someone to talk to me? Well as you can see, fear can really take a hold of you, it makes you feel like a deer in the headlights. How do you overcome these things?

First off, STOP listening to the FEAR and STOP making EXCUSES. Look, I’ve made many of the same excuses when I’ve let fear be a part of my life. I now realize that the answer to overcoming the fear is to replace it with remarkable things you can be proud of. Instead of asking why would anyone want to hire me, ask yourself why not me?

After volunteering you could say. Look at the change I’ve made in the lives of others. Look what I’ve learned along the way. Look at the skills I’ve been taught while helping others. Look at the great people I’ve met. They’ve seen first hand the type of passion I put into any job I take on. So how will this work? I have made a commitment to bring you a volunteering opportunity at least once a week. The process of volunteering can be more complicated than people may think.

Email me your news. I have included in each story all the information I received and the direct contacts to make it really easy for you to get your foot in the door. “Network, Network, Network” See how you can use that experience to build your resume. Most of all how did you feel about helping others today.

My goal is to get you to share with all of us your experience. Think about how much we can learn from each other. Please email me your pictures and story to remarkablemarketableme@gmail.com so I can post them each day. I will add the trademarks, video and links for you.

Jean Robb is a real estate agent in the Dallas – Fort Worth area who is committed to promoting the importance of volunteering for your community.We have the infrastructure in place with the best real estate team in North Texas, and the process for you and I, together can “give back” to those in need without costing you an extra dime. It’s a win/win for both of us. When you contact me, just mention this page and I'll donate 5% of my commission to any non-profit you want to help!

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Breast Cancer 3-Day From Dallas - Walk for the cure!

I am a real estate Broker/Associate with Realty Executives DFW in Colleyville, TX right in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.I sell residential real estate.

I had always heard about the 60 mile walk and decided to start training after I watched a friend go through breast cancer. She was a true "American Idol" and her bravery inspired to be a part of finding a cure and do what I could to help.

Please support me as I take an amazing journey in

the fight to end breast cancer! The Susan G. Komen

3-Day for the Cure is a 60-mile walk over the

course of three days. Net proceeds from the

Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure™ are invested

in breast cancer research and community programs.
Yes, I'm doing it again - I signed up for the 2010

Pearl's Dance Hall & Saloon

Pearls will be hosting “Texas Women Pickin for the Cure” on October 3th, 2010 and WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Items needed to be donated for our live and silent auction.We are looking for art, gift cards, gift certificates, western items or anything you think would bring money for this cause. You are also invited to attend this event which will be held at Pearl's Dance Hall in the stockyards in Fort Worth.

My contact information is: Stephanie L. Hicks, styckhicks@yahoo.com. Please come and be a part Of the fight against BreastCancer.

About the Event1. What is the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure™?Thousands of women and men come together, each raising money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Then they take their commitment to end breast cancer one step further and walk 60 miles over the course of three days.
Net proceeds from the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure fund innovative global breast cancer research and local community programs supporting education, screening and treatment. Virtually every major advance in the fight against breast cancer in the last 28 years has been impacted by a Susan G. Komen for the Cure grant.2. Before You Register: The Important Things to Know

In order to register for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure as a walker, you must be 16 years old by the end of the year in which the event takes place. Minors 15, 16 and 17 years of age must provide a minor consent form signed by a parent or guardian and be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the Komen 3-Day for the Cure event and any official training walks.

All walkers must agree to raise a minimum of $2,300 for the 3-Day for the Cure in order to walk. If you haven’t raised the minimum requirement by the time you check in for the event, you can make a donation to your own fundraising account, put up a credit card to insure the balance and allow yourself four weeks after the event to continue to fundraise, or you can choose not to participate in the event.

Each walker (whether you are on a team or not) is responsible for her or his own fundraising commitment in order to participate.

The registration fee and all donations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

All participants must have medical insurance at the time of the event in order to participate.

The 3-Day for the Cure reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse registration and/or participation to anyone at any time before or during the event.

3. How do I register for the Komen 3-Day for the Cure?
Go to the Register page, select your 3-Day for the Cure location and complete the form. You will be guided through the registration process. Once your transaction is complete, you will receive a confirmation email receipt. If you don't wish to register online, call 800-996-3DAY and we will be happy to take your registration over the phone.4. How far do we walk?
The 3-Day for the Cure route covers approximately 15-22 miles each day for three days in a row, totaling approximately 60 miles.5. What if I can’t walk that far?If you are unable to continue walking while out on the route, one of our support vehicles will transport you to the next pit stop, or ahead to camp, where you can rest and get medical attention if you need it. Your safety is always our first concern.6. Where do we spend the night? After a long day's journey, you’ll spend the evening at the 3-Day for the Cure camp with your fellow walkers and crew members. We provide you with a 2-person sleeping tent to share.
Camp will consist of many different areas, including dining tents, where you will eat dinner and breakfast, and shower and sink trucks for washing up. There will be a “3-Day Lounge” for relaxation and socialization, a stage for nightly announcements and entertainment and much more.
Part of what makes the 3-Day for the Cure such a memorable experience is the unique community that is formed at camp. For security concerns and because of parking and space limitations, our camp is not designed to accommodate family and friends. We ask that you adhere to a “no visitors in camp” rule. If you have a special reason for needing to meet someone while at the 3-Day for the Cure campsite, please contact us for more information.7. Is there a minimum age requirement to register for the Komen 3-Day for the Cure?Walkers must be at least 16 years of age by the end of the year in which the event takes place in order to participate. Minors 15, 16 and 17 years of age must provide a minor consent form signed by a parent or guardian and be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the 3-Day for the Cure event and any official training walks. Crew members must be 18 years of age at the time of the event in order to participate as a crew member in 3-Day for the Cure.
Day volunteers must be at least 10 years old in order to volunteer for the 3-Day for the Cure. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult while volunteering on the event (no more than 5 minors per adult for ages 10-16, 10 minors per adult for ages 16-18).8. Is there an insurance requirement to register for the Komen 3-Day for the Cure?
Yes. You must also provide proof of medical insurance on the medical form in order to participate. This applies to all registered participants, including walkers and crew members. Though the 3-Day for the Cure provides emergency medical services without charge, personal health insurance is needed to cover the cost of any medical care received away from the event. For example: if emergency room or ambulance transport is necessary, insurance coverage may apply. Check with your insurance company for the terms of your individual policy. If you do not currently have insurance, we suggest you obtain temporary insurance.9. Do I need permission from my doctor in order to participate?
You must fill out a confidential medical form and accept a waiver and release of liability and image release before participating. If you have significant medical history, however, we strongly suggest that you discuss your participation in the Komen 3-Day for the Cure with your primary health care provider and get his or her approval for you to participate. Click here to download an informational sheet about the event to show your personal physician.10. Do I have to carry all my gear while I am walking?No. The 3-Day for the Cure Crew will transport your gear and tent for you to camp. You’ll just need to pick it up from the gear truck when you arrive at camp after walking. If the weather forecast is favorable on Saturday morning, you can leave your gear in your tent, since you’ll be returning to your home away from home that night. As the sun comes up on the third day, you can re-pack your bag, fold up your tent, load it on the gear truck and begin the final day. The Crew will transport your gear to the Closing Ceremony location for you while you’re walking.11. I live outside the United States. Can I participate in the event?Yes. You do not need to live inside the U.S. to participate in the 3-Day for the Cure.12. Where can I find information about the financial results of the Komen 3-Day for the Cure Series?Each year, after all of the financial results of an event series are audited, a report card is issued. Click here to download a copy of the 2009 3-Day for the Cure Report Card: Our Commitment to Action & Return to Charity Information.13. Can persons with disabilities participate in the Komen 3-Day for the Cure?
Yes. The 3-Day for the Cure is committed to addressing the needs of all of our participants, including those with disabilities, in order to provide a safe and successful event experience. Coaches and tools are available to support every participant through registration, fundraising and training. Click here to read our entire disability policy.
All 3-Day for the Cure event staff and crew members are trained to support participants with disabilities. We also offer a participant handbook addendum specific to persons with mobility disabilities to help them prepare for the event. This addendum includes a 16 or 24-week training plan for persons with mobility disabilities. 14. Is the event held in bad weather?Whatever the weather, the 3-Day for the Cure generally continues. So please be prepared for walking and camping in inclement weather. If the weather gets too severe, we always have a back-up plan for evacuating camp and relocating to make sure that everyone is housed safely
We will make every effort to hold the 3-Day for the Cure events at the times, dates and locations specified. However, Susan G. Komen for the Cure holds the right to cancel or change the date or location of any 3-Day for the Cure event, in its sole discretion, due to circumstances that may compromise the health or safety of the participants, including without limitation, unusually severe or extreme weather, fire, natural disaster, epidemic or riot. In the event that a 3-Day for the Cure event is cancelled or changed, we will take active steps to inform registered participants (walkers, crew and volunteers) of such cancellation or change as soon as possible by email and/or phone and posting announcements online at the participant center at The3Day.org. All registration fees and donations submitted to the 3-Day for the Cure are non-transferable and non-refundable, even if the event is cancelled or changed. Your donations will go directly to the cause, and we hope your donors will appreciate supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure regardless of the cancellation or modification of the event.Crew/Volunteers1. What is a crew member?A crew member is a registered Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure participant who attends the event in a service capacity. Crew members do not walk the 60-mile route, but are onsite during the entire event (plus an additional half-day prior to the event for check-in and training) performing a specific job. The Crew is the backbone of the 3-Day for the Cure! Crew members are not required to fundraise, though we do encourage it and will support you in your fundraising efforts.2. What do volunteers do?Volunteers are needed to help with single-day commitments. It’s a way to stay flexible and still contribute your time, expertise and ideas to help make the 3-Day for the Cure a success. From outreach and recruitment, to training and motivating participants, to on-event roles and responsibilities, there is a volunteer program to fit your schedule, skills and passions. 3. What’s the difference between volunteers and crew?The Crew trains for their assignment during the months leading up to the event and travels with the walkers during the 3-Day for the Cure. Volunteers work behind the scenes all year long and at the event’s campsite and Closing Ceremonies. If you can give us a few hours or a day, you should consider being a volunteer. If you can commit to the full four days of the event (All-Crew Meeting on Thursday afternoon, plus the 3 days of the event) you should register to be a crew member.4. Can I volunteer if I am already registered as a walker or crew member?Yes, in certain capacities. Getting involved is a great way to stay connected to the 3-Day for the Cure all year long and really become a part of our community. Walkers and crew members won’t be available to volunteer for the Opening or Closing Ceremonies, though - those ceremonies are for them!5. How do I register to become a volunteer?Click here to search for volunteer opportunities in your area.
If you would like to be notified when new volunteer opportunities become available, please subscribe to the Volunteer Bulletin. It’s a newsletter that delivers important volunteer information and will keep you aware of new opportunities as they are announced. Subscribing to the Volunteer Bulletin places you on our email distribution list to receive the bulletin. It does not sign you up for a particular volunteer opportunity. Once volunteer opportunities are listed in the bulletin, you will need to sign up for a particular position.
Information about how to subscribe to the Volunteer Bulletin and view 2011 volunteer opportunities will be posted in January, 2011.6. Are there volunteer opportunities for groups? How do we register a group?Yes. We welcome groups of volunteers for our street teams, expos and Ceremonies. Please contact a 3-Day for the Cure Crew & Volunteer Coordinator at 800-996-3DAY to learn more.7. Can crew members choose which type of job they do on the event?After you register as a crew member, you will receive a crew handbook which will describe all of the 3-Day for the Cure Crew Teams and the type of work they do. Five to six months prior to the event an email will be sent out for you to complete your crew assignment form. On this form, you can choose your top 4 choices of Crew Team. You will be assigned to a team by the Crew & Volunteer Coordinator, who will consider your preference as well as your abilities and the needs of the event.8. Is there an insurance requirement to register as a volunteer?While Komen 3-Day for the Cure does not require volunteers to carry personal health insurance while on event, we highly recommend that you do so. As a volunteer you may sustain injuries while on event, which may require medical treatment. Any costs associated with injuries sustained on event, would be fully and solely your own responsibility. Komen 3-Day for the Cure will not reimburse you or be financially responsible for any costs associated with your medical care while on the event or thereafter.Website1. How do I find a participant's personal fundraising webpage?
Click on Donate and search by their first or last name.2. Why is the “Donate” search not finding a participant that I know has registered?
Try entering just the first few letters of the participant's name. If you have a problem locating a participant that you are sure has registered, please call a coach at 800-996-3DAY.3. Why is the "Donate" search returning more than one listing for a participant?A participant has separate fundraising accounts for each Komen 3-Day for the Cure they are registered for. So if someone is registered for more than one 3-Day for the Cure, all of their fundraising accounts will be listed in the participant search.4. I am using a Mac and having technical difficulties with this website.
The platform on which this website is built, Convio, does not support the Safari browser. If you are navigating this site with a Mac, please download Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer.Donations/Fundraising1. Is a portion of the registration fee a donation?
No. Your registration fee does not apply towards your fundraising minimum, nor is it tax-deductible.2. If I can't participate in the event, what happens to the donations that I have raised?
All donations submitted to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure are non-transferable and non-refundable. If you are unable to participate in the event, your donations cannot be refunded nor can they be transferred to another participant. Your donations will go directly to the cause as if you had participated, and we hope your donors will appreciate supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure regardless of your participation in the actual event.
Net proceeds from the 3-Day for the Cure are invested in breast cancer research and community programs. 3. What if I haven’t met my fundraising minimum in time to check in for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure?
If you have not met the minimum required amount by the time you check in for the Komen 3-Day for the Cure, you have two options. You can make an instant self-donation or a delayed self-donation. The instant self-donation is a regular donation (credit card or check attached to a donation form) that you make to your own fundraising account.
For a delayed self-donation, you give us a credit card number to secure coverage of the donation balance, but you have four weeks after the event to make up the difference. That means that you can continue to accept donations for four weeks after the event to reach your minimum. After that four-week window, if you still have not reached your fundraising minimum, any outstanding balance will be charged to your credit card. If you reach your fundraising minimum within that four-week window or do not participate in the 3-Day for the Cure, your credit card is not charged.
With the delayed self-donation, please note that you have only four weeks after the event to meet your minimum fundraising goal and mailed donations can take up to four weeks to process. We cannot allow extra time for mailed donations to process. We recommend that you submit any donations received after the event online. 4. How does Susan G. Komen for the Cure® utilize the contributions?
Net proceeds from the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure fund innovative global breast cancer research and local community programs supporting education, screening and treatment. Every major advance in the fight against breast cancer in the last 28 years has been impacted by a Susan G. Komen for the Cure grant. For more information about Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit Komen.org/ or call 1.877 GO KOMEN.Click here to download a copy of the 2009 3-Day for the Cure Report Card: Our Commitment to Action & Return to Charity Information.5. Where should I mail donation checks?
All check donations must be attached to a donation form and should be mailed to the address listed on the donation form, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 660843 Dallas, TX 75266-0843. All donations checks must be accompanied by a donation form.6. Who should I make my check out to?
Please make all checks payable to: Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure.7. Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.8. Are registration fees tax-deductible?No. Registration fees are not tax-deductible.9. Can the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure accept international donations?
Yes. The Komen 3-Day for the Cure can accept international donations online with a credit card. International donations cannot be accepted through any other method because of processing complications.10. For international donations made online with a credit card, will the amount entered in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure online donation form be in U.S. dollars?
Yes. For international donations made online with a credit card, the amount entered in the 3-Day for the Cure online donation form will be in U.S. dollars.11. Can a donor give stock as a donation?
Yes. The Komen 3-Day for the Cure accepts donations of stock. Stock donations must be $500 or more in fair market value and publicly traded. For donations of stock with an active market, the fair market value is the average price between highest and lowest selling price on the valuation date. No fees are deducted from the calculation of fair market value. To make a donation of stock to the 3-Day for the Cure please contact 800-996-3DAY (800.996.3329).12. Do all donors receive a receipt?Yes, anyone who donates, regardless of the amount, will receive a receipt if they provide a valid email address. For those who donate online, the receipt is generated directly after the donation is made and donors can print that receipt for tax purposes or personal records. For those who mail in a donation and provide a valid email address, the receipt is generated once the donation has been processed and is emailed to the donor. Those who donate $250 or more and do not have an email address will receive a copy of the receipt in the mail.13. What is a matching gift and how do I apply for one?Many companies (both large and small) offer employee matching gift programs. This means that when an employee makes a donation to a cause or non-profit organization, the corporation will “match” that donation with an equal (or greater) amount to the same group. Further details about how to apply for a matching gift will be posted at a later date.Teams1. How do I join or form a team?If you haven't registered as a walker or crew member for the Komen 3-Day for the Cure yet, you may register online and select “Start a Team” or "Join a Team." Search for the name of the team you want to join and select it. Or call 800-996-3DAY to register and indicate that you would like to join a team. Let us know the team name, and one of our coaches will be happy to get you started.
If you've decided to join or form a team after you've already registered, call 800-996-3DAY and let us know so we can update your record.2. Can team members share or split donations?Each team member is required to raise her or his minimum fundraising requirement. For the sake of the cause, we hope each team member will raise even more! The purpose of a team is to support each individual in doing more, not less, than they could do on their own. You can submit a large donation check over the amount of $2,300 to be split among members of your team who have not yet reached their fundraising minimum. This is the only case for which a donation may be split or transferred. If this situation applies to your team, please contact us at 800-996-3DAY for additional instructions.3. How many people can make up a team?Teams can be as small as two members and as big as you can imagine! You and a friend can register as a team and then inspire others to join you. Once you register as a team captain, we will send you a team captain handbook full of advice on how to expand and support your team. 4. What is the fundraising minimum for a team?
Each team member (who is a walker) is responsible for their own $2,300 fundraising minimum requirement. While the team can set a bigger group goal, there is no minimum requirement for a team other than the individual $2,300 requirement.5. What is the registration fee for a team?
There is no registration fee per team, other than the individual $90 registration fee for each participant.